Congratulations to our major winners of the Festival!

The winner of the Cleveland Medal is Matthew Quinn

The winner of the Sheffield Plate is Evie Skillicorn

The winners of the Billown Rose Bowl Duet Final are Neil and Graham Crowe.

The winner of the Pat Corrin Memorial Trophy is Joseph Long

Welcome

Welcome to the official home page of the Manx Music Festival (The Manx Competitive Music, Speech and Dance Festival to give it its full name) or “The Guild” as it is affectionately known on the Island.

If you would like to come and help with the Festival and become part of our great team do get in touch with the Festival Secretary, Jacqueline Yates on 422477 or email manxguild@gmail.com

The Isle of Man has very strong musical traditions and since 1892, when it was formed, The Guild through its competitive nature, has provided motivation to improve, initially for choirs, followed by solo singing and later to a wide range of music, spoken word and dance. The climax of the Festival occurs with the competition for the Cleveland, Ohio (USA) Manx Society’s Gold Medal, donated annually by this organisation and competed for by the three highest marked ladies and three highest marked men from across the special solo classes held during the week.

The Festival is a member of the British and International Federation of Festivals.

The Festival is held annually in April at the Villa Marina on Douglas promenade. To see the range and size of competitions check out our results section.

The Festival is here! Get your season ticket from the VillaGaiety Box Office. Only £35 for the full eight days of classes.